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Kung Pao chicken vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Kung Pao chicken and Leek

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, yet Leek is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Leek covers your daily Vitamin K needs 28% more than Kung Pao chicken.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Phosphorus +168.6%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Zinc +516.7%
Contains more Selenium +710%
Contains more Calcium +195%
Contains more Iron +176.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Contains more Manganese +87.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.6%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Zinc +516.7%
Contains more Selenium +710%
Contains more Calcium +195%
Contains more Iron +176.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Contains more Manganese +87.9%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Leek
Contains more Vitamin E +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +589.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +69%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +245.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.92
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.233
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +589.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +69%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +245.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.92
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.233

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +550.7%
Contains more Fats +2226.7%
Contains more Other +53.3%
Contains more Carbs +106%
Contains more Water +11%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +550.7%
Contains more Fats +2226.7%
Contains more Other +53.3%
Contains more Carbs +106%
Contains more Water +11%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54225%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1719.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54225%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1719.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kung Pao chicken Leek
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Leek Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 12.35g Leek
Protein 9.76g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0.3g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 14.15g Leek
Calories 129kcal 61kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 3.9g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 1.8g Leek
Calcium 20mg 59mg Leek
Iron 0.76mg 2.1mg Leek
Magnesium 24mg 28mg Leek
Phosphorus 94mg 35mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 180mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 0.74mg 0.12mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.12mg Leek
Manganese 0.256mg 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 8.1µg 1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.92mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 12mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.06mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.03mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.14mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.233mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.012mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.063mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.052mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.096mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.078mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.018mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.055mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.056mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.025mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Leek
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Leek
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.04g Leek
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.166g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Leek
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Kung Pao chicken
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.312g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients
  2. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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